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Sports
page 11
Thursday, December 14, 2001
The Newspaper of Bethel College
Volume 77 * Number 7
♦Christmas
Banquet
sparkles for
the season
Money raised
benefits AIDS
orphans
"Every corner" sings at Festival of Christmas
I
♦Christians and!
^editer music:
an
unequal yoke?
* Good Idea:
Christmas
♦Shoreview
fire consumes
more than just
clothing
♦Backpacks
bring students
beyond Bethel
*CD Review:
Stacie Orrico's
"Christmas
Wish"
By Krista Clark
Contributing Writer
The spirit of Christmas was
in the air as people walked into
the Benson Great Hall for the
four performances of the 45,h
annual Festival of Christmas,
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Nearly 250
musicians from seven different
ensembles, including the Bethel Wind Ensemble and
Chamber Orchestra, performed for an estimated 5,400
audience members over the
course of the weekend.
The Great Hall was decorated with colorful banners
draped from the ceiling as well
as the more traditional wreaths
and garland hanging along the
walls.
The Hand Bell Choir began
the evening of instrumental and
vocal praise with the Prelude before the performance. A vocal
collage ensued as separate groupings of each choir stood outside
an individual Great Hall entrance
and took turns singing from their
respective areas. The effect of
various ethnic languages singing
familiar tunes throughout the
Great Hall brought the Festival
Theme, "Let All the World in Every Corner Sing!" A fanfare followed as each choir made their
way to their stage after filling the
aisles of the Hall.
The Development Committee
for this event began planning
back in June. Dr. Dennis Port,
committee chairman and choir
director, assisted in choosing
pieces consisting of ten different
languages after the mutual agree
ment that the Festival
2001 should incorporate a cultural theme.
After the choral singing of
"Joy to the World," the music
left the traditional American
melodies and moved to Eastern
European pieces. From there, it
shifted to Western European and
Asian pieces before
transitioning to Hispanic and
African music.
This year offered a variety
of components that enhanced
the music of other cultures.
Upon the Festival Choir singing
"El Cielo Canta," a traditional
Argentinean carol, castanets,
guitar, and tambourine were
implemented into the orchestra
accompaniment to emphasize a
Spanish style of music. Near the
end of the concert, an African
drum ensemble accentuated the
choir pieces "Betelehemu" and
Nigerian Christmas song and
South African Freedom song
"Hope for Resolution."
Scripture passages were read
to the audience in between pieces
as people dressed in cultural attire spoke in foreign languages
making the cultural music transition. Cultures from all over the
world were represented throughout the night.
"I wasn't sure what to expect," said freshman Katie
Lundberg, "but the conceit was
amazing. I am definitely going
again next year."
Response seemed positive
both off and on the stage.
"It was fun," said Port, "It
was busy, but not stressful. It all
came together well and brought
glory to God."
Chris Meidt named NCAA Assistant Coach of the Year
♦Hockey
reaching
midpoint of
season
By Julie Prindle
StaffWriter
Bethel College's Football
Offensive Coordinator Chris
Meidt has been named the 2001
NCAA Division III National
Assistant Coach of the Year. The
American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has given four
National Assistant Coach of the
Year awards for each division on
the collegiate level since 1997.
"Any time any single person
gets an award, it is a reflection of
the entire program," said Meidt.
"Receiving the award is a
representation of our program.
You put everything and everyone together and you have a
team that achieves some success
and awards come."
The award takes into consideration much more than plays
and records, candidates for the
award are assistant coaches who
are committed to their athletes,
have on-field success, and excel in community service.
"I think it is a tribute to a lot
of hard work and passion he puts
into his position," said Head
Football Coach Steve Johnson.
"It takes into account a lot more
than the coaching."
Meidt's commitment to his
athletes has been represented
through his preparation both on
and off the field.
"For me, it is all about doing
it and not talking about it. I love
the guys I coach and the coaches
I work with, said Meidt, "I want
them to see how hard I work as a
Continued on page 2

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Sports
page 11
Thursday, December 14, 2001
The Newspaper of Bethel College
Volume 77 * Number 7
♦Christmas
Banquet
sparkles for
the season
Money raised
benefits AIDS
orphans
"Every corner" sings at Festival of Christmas
I
♦Christians and!
^editer music:
an
unequal yoke?
* Good Idea:
Christmas
♦Shoreview
fire consumes
more than just
clothing
♦Backpacks
bring students
beyond Bethel
*CD Review:
Stacie Orrico's
"Christmas
Wish"
By Krista Clark
Contributing Writer
The spirit of Christmas was
in the air as people walked into
the Benson Great Hall for the
four performances of the 45,h
annual Festival of Christmas,
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Nearly 250
musicians from seven different
ensembles, including the Bethel Wind Ensemble and
Chamber Orchestra, performed for an estimated 5,400
audience members over the
course of the weekend.
The Great Hall was decorated with colorful banners
draped from the ceiling as well
as the more traditional wreaths
and garland hanging along the
walls.
The Hand Bell Choir began
the evening of instrumental and
vocal praise with the Prelude before the performance. A vocal
collage ensued as separate groupings of each choir stood outside
an individual Great Hall entrance
and took turns singing from their
respective areas. The effect of
various ethnic languages singing
familiar tunes throughout the
Great Hall brought the Festival
Theme, "Let All the World in Every Corner Sing!" A fanfare followed as each choir made their
way to their stage after filling the
aisles of the Hall.
The Development Committee
for this event began planning
back in June. Dr. Dennis Port,
committee chairman and choir
director, assisted in choosing
pieces consisting of ten different
languages after the mutual agree
ment that the Festival
2001 should incorporate a cultural theme.
After the choral singing of
"Joy to the World," the music
left the traditional American
melodies and moved to Eastern
European pieces. From there, it
shifted to Western European and
Asian pieces before
transitioning to Hispanic and
African music.
This year offered a variety
of components that enhanced
the music of other cultures.
Upon the Festival Choir singing
"El Cielo Canta," a traditional
Argentinean carol, castanets,
guitar, and tambourine were
implemented into the orchestra
accompaniment to emphasize a
Spanish style of music. Near the
end of the concert, an African
drum ensemble accentuated the
choir pieces "Betelehemu" and
Nigerian Christmas song and
South African Freedom song
"Hope for Resolution."
Scripture passages were read
to the audience in between pieces
as people dressed in cultural attire spoke in foreign languages
making the cultural music transition. Cultures from all over the
world were represented throughout the night.
"I wasn't sure what to expect," said freshman Katie
Lundberg, "but the conceit was
amazing. I am definitely going
again next year."
Response seemed positive
both off and on the stage.
"It was fun," said Port, "It
was busy, but not stressful. It all
came together well and brought
glory to God."
Chris Meidt named NCAA Assistant Coach of the Year
♦Hockey
reaching
midpoint of
season
By Julie Prindle
StaffWriter
Bethel College's Football
Offensive Coordinator Chris
Meidt has been named the 2001
NCAA Division III National
Assistant Coach of the Year. The
American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has given four
National Assistant Coach of the
Year awards for each division on
the collegiate level since 1997.
"Any time any single person
gets an award, it is a reflection of
the entire program," said Meidt.
"Receiving the award is a
representation of our program.
You put everything and everyone together and you have a
team that achieves some success
and awards come."
The award takes into consideration much more than plays
and records, candidates for the
award are assistant coaches who
are committed to their athletes,
have on-field success, and excel in community service.
"I think it is a tribute to a lot
of hard work and passion he puts
into his position," said Head
Football Coach Steve Johnson.
"It takes into account a lot more
than the coaching."
Meidt's commitment to his
athletes has been represented
through his preparation both on
and off the field.
"For me, it is all about doing
it and not talking about it. I love
the guys I coach and the coaches
I work with, said Meidt, "I want
them to see how hard I work as a
Continued on page 2